About Giovanni Nicelli
Lived 1893 – 1918 (aged 24). Giovanni Nicelli was an Italian aircraft pilot.
Sergeant Giovanni Nicelli (27 October 1893 – 5 May 1918) was an Italian World War I flying ace. He was credited with eight or nine confirmed aerial victories (sources vary), and died in service to his nation on 5 May 1918.
Early life Nicelli was born on 27 October 1893 in Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Province of Piacenza, the Kingdom of Italy.
World War I First records available of Nicelli show him as a Caporale, piloting a Nieuport 17 for 79a Squadriglia in April 1917. His first aerial victory claim was reported for 14 June 1917. He would post 11 more claims before his death.
The victory claims of Italian aces were scrutinized postwar by a commission from Italy's Military Intelligence branch. They disallowed Nicelli's first victory, crediting him with eight confirmed victories. Aviation historians credit him with nine.
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Who was Giovanni Nicelli?
Italian flying ace (1893-1918)
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Giovanni Nicelli was born on 27 October 1893 in Lugagnano Val d'Arda.
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Giovanni Nicelli died on 5 May 1918 in Montello.
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Giovanni Nicelli was an aircraft pilot.
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Giovanni Nicelli was Italian.
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